The Joy a Friend Can Bring

 

 

THE JOY A FRIEND CAN BRING

OK, so now it’s Wednesday morning and our friend Liz Gett from Boston has just left.  It’s been a wonderful few days, though Patti is looking forward to some rest after two dear guests (Bob and Liz).  Liz is a former college roommate (Marymount in Arlington, VA) and just brings a world of joy with her.  Without exaggeration, Patti has not laughed so much in months.  What a tonic!

Radiation is becoming routine.  In and out in thirty minutes or less.  Today we had our first visit with Dr. Jonas the Oncologist.  He prescribes the chemo and will manage a lot of the treatment going forward.  Dr. Jonas has a great personality and makes everyone feel comfortable.  We will be seeing him weekly for a long, long time. 

Both doctors are encouraging moderate exercise and PT is looking forward to that to begin.  Maybe today, certainly this week.  She's feeling that good.  She is spending time reading morning devotionals suggested by friends and has even promised a very fit young acquaintance that she will consider meditation.  HHHhhhmmmmmm......

If you’re interested, I’m busy too.  Spent Sunday and Sunday night at Erymwold planning some landscaping, picking up sticks and attending a Tree Commission meeting to talk about a dear white oak at Erymwold that must come down.  We don’t need their permission, but I wanted them to know.  Yes, Patti gladly let me spend some time away.  She’s in great hands with the kids and friends and dear Nanky Tribble who stops by almost daily with a camellia and a joke and a story.  Friends make smiles and smiles make the cure.   Prayers help too.